Dining Room
15+ Party-Ready Dining Rooms With Holiday Flair
Updated on March 9, 2017
Planning to host this holiday season? Now is the time to think about updating your dining room. Cozying it up with festive decor is a simple and fun way to make celebratory meals even more memorable. Transform your space into something special with these party-ready dining rooms that offer fresh decorating ideas.
A harvest table dressed in a teal burlap cloth and trimmed with gold bullion fringe is both luxe and subtly festive. A centerpiece bowl filled with pinecones and bunches of greenery alongside each plate add to the merry atmosphere and echo the natural woods of the room.
This bright and upbeat dining room is the perfect gathering place for holiday meals. A trough of evergreen boughs, berries and pinecones is a simple alternative to a centerpiece and takes up minimal table space.
This dining room’s formal furnishings and crystal dinnerware need little embellishment for the holidays. Festive flowers create a welcoming ambiance and ring in the start of the holiday season, while a linen tablecloth warms up the industrial table.
For a fresh take on holiday decorating that’s also budget-friendly, stick to small festive touches. In place of a standard tablecloth, layer neutral fabrics for a rustic look and inject color with sprigs of greenery.
This whimsical, vintage-inspired dining room features delicate pink tableware and an Irish tablecloth that lends itself to a more formal, Victorian-inspired look. Through the doorway, a decorated Christmas tree makes a charming, festive backdrop.
In this Calgary farmhouse, a grand dining table works perfectly for large holiday feasts. Red wine glasses enhance the Christmas vibe, while a natural wreath suits the rustic winter look.
In this simple yet elegant dining room, a deep forest-green paint lends the space a Christmas tree-inspired feel. A bouquet of marigold dahlias and brass tabletop accessories carry the warmth of the season.
In this serene blue country-style dining area, a muted monochromatic palette allows the food to take center stage. Frost-white flowers mimic the wintry pattern in the wallpaper, while a luxe indigo tablecloth adds richness to the space.
A vignette of candles, chestnuts and greenery piled onto footed cake plates makes a glowing holiday display. A sculptural white resin antler is a subtle nod to the season.
The floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is the focal point of this dining room. A collection of antique pewter plates and brass pendant lights add subtle shine, while a raised firebox and candlesticks add warmth.
In this formal dining space, summery white flowers joined by a garland of wintry magnolia leaves create a striking atmosphere.
In this dining room, an oversized tablecloth that falls to the floor is both elegant and casual, while light blue walls make for an icy backdrop.
Tassels made from burlap lend this wreath a quiet sophistication in the formal dining room. A bleached burlap runner adds to the rustic aesthetic, while snow-dusted plants and glass hurricane lamps bring elements of the outdoors in.
In this refined dining room, a grand table sets the stage for a sumptuous supper, while crystal candelabras add sparkle.
In this handsome dining room, an elegant dining table topped with festive greenery doesn’t detract from the sleek aesthetic. Frosted pinecones in the center of each plate are a fun finishing touch.
Adorning a light fixture is a quick and easy way to embellish your decor with holiday flair. In this dining room, a ribboned garland adds a dash of delicacy to an otherwise rustic chandelier.
In this dining room, an antique Nova Scotia pine table pairs well with black Windsor chairs. A silver disk mounted on the wall is reminiscent of a snowflake, while a small tree in the center of the table pairs well with the rustic setting of the wood cabin.